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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Butler University | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 456 students)
Butler vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Penn State New Kensington?
- Butler University is 225.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($44,990.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Butler than Penn State New Kensington ($44,990.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Butler ($19,294 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 18% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,448 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Penn State New Kensington (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 231% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($24,662 vs. $7,450)
Butler vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 229 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Butler students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Butler (85.9%)
Butler vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Penn State New Kensington? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State New Kensington and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Penn State New Kensington (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/